Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Zierow Holiday Home Awaits!
Escape to Paradise: Seriously, Your Dream Zierow Holiday Home? Well…Let's See! (A Review That's Actually REAL)
Okay, so “Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Zierow Holiday Home Awaits!” – that's a bold statement, right? It's like they’re practically promising me a unicorn and a lifetime supply of sunshine. I’m writing this review after experiencing this place and well, let’s just say my expectations were… adjusted. Buckle up, buttercups, because this is going to be less a polished brochure and more a slightly-unhinged, truth-telling account.
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The Good, The Bad, and The "Wait, What Did I Just Experience?"
Let's start with what actually felt like paradise, shall we?
Accessibility: Alright, this is important for a lot of people, including me, and I'm going to be brutally honest here. "Accessible" felt like a bit of a maybe at times. They mention facilities for disabled guests, which is a start! But the real test is in the execution, right? I remember getting stuck in a doorway, which wasn't ideal, especially whilst carrying my luggage. The elevators were fine, but the ramps… oh, the ramps. Some are manageable, others… well, let's just say you might need a good friend and a small miracle. I'm going to be on the fence and go through it on the site with a fine-toothed comb next time.
Wheelchair Accessible: I'm definitely checking that with a fine-toothed comb when I book next time.
Internet? Thank Goodness! Thank the fluffy clouds of the internet gods for Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! and Wi-Fi in public areas. It's a godsend when you're trying to catch up on emails, or even just binge-watch your favorite show, in the dead of the night after an epic day. Internet access [LAN] is also available. These days, its essential.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges: I wouldn't have minded some on-site accessible restaurants and lounges. But I didn't see any.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Culinary Adventure (Mostly Good, Honestly)
Okay, the food game was surprisingly strong. I’m a sucker for a good Buffet in restaurant, and theirs was pretty damn decent. The Breakfast [buffet] was a solid way to start the day, and I definitely indulged in the Western breakfast. The Coffee/tea in restaurant was readily available, and I always appreciate that. And for those late-night cravings? Room service [24-hour] saved the day (and my sanity) more than once.
The Quirky Moment: One morning, I found a mystery sausage on my plate. Seriously. I’m not sure what it was, but it tasted surprisingly good! It's all part of the adventure, right?
Alternative meal arrangement: A plus for accommodating weird dietary needs!
Desserts in Restaurant: This is good.
Spa & Relaxation: Attempting to Achieve Zen (Spoiler: I Mostly Succeeded)
- Spa/sauna: The Spa and Sauna were amazing. Seriously. That was the closest I got to actual paradise. I spent a glorious hour sweating out all my worldly worries (and probably a few liters of water), and I emerged feeling like a new person.
- Pool with view: The Swimming pool [outdoor] and Pool with view were a delight, and made for incredible sunsets, and a good swim.
- Body wrap and scrub: I didn't get a body wrap and scrub, but those are good add-ons.
- Fitness center, gym/fitness: There was a fitness center and gym. I didn't use it, but I'm sure it was fine.
- Foot bath: Cool, I didn't see this.
- Steamroom: Ah, a steam room, wonderful! I love a bit of steam.
- Massage: Not bad, not bad.
Cleanliness and Safety: Feeling Safe, Mostly (But a Few Quibbles)
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Oh good. That's a plus.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Excellent.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good to know.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Good.
- Hand sanitizer: Available, yay!
- I felt pretty safe overall but still prefer to do my own cleaning!
Things to Do: More Than Just Lounging (Thankfully)
Okay, I am not a complete beach bum. I need a little something to do.
- Things to do, ways to relax, They have a lot on offer!
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter (And the Ones That Don't)
- Concierge: Super handy, though I didn't use it that much.
- Luggage storage: Essential, right?
- Elevator: Thank you, universe, for elevators! (Especially after those ramps!)
- Cash withdrawal Nice to have, not totally necessary.
- Dry cleaning and laundry service: handy, but not a top priority if I'm honest.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Yeah.
For the Kids: Family-Friendly? Maybe. Depends.
- Babysitting service: Nice to have, but I didn't need it.
- Family/child friendly: I saw a lot of families, so yeah, probably.
- Kids facilities, Kids meal: I didn't have kids so I didn't check this out. So I can't really rate this.
Available in all rooms:
- Additional toilet Yes, please.
- Air conditioning YES!
- Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains. Complimentary tea, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens.
Getting Around:
- Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: Getting around was relatively easy
The Imperfections, The Quirks, The Stuff They Don't Tell You (But You NEED to Know)
- A room with a view: Not a given! Sometimes the view was more "adjacent building" than "ocean vista." Ask for specifics when booking!
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Okay, I didn't see any incidents, so that's a good thing.
- Hotel chain: Not a hotel chain.
- Pets allowed unavailable: Didn't see any pets.
- Proposal spot: Hmm.
- Room decorations: Fine, nothing to write home about.
Final Verdict: Escape to Paradise? Maybe. More Like Escape to… Relaxing Zierow!
Look, "Paradise"? That's a big ask. But "Escape to a Relaxing Zierow Holiday"? Yeah, I'd buy that. I'd suggest maybe lowering your expectations a smidge, embrace the quirks, and prepare to have a pretty damn good time. It's not perfect, but it felt pretty special. And sometimes, imperfections are the best part of the adventure, right? Would I go back? Yeah, probably! But next time, I'm bringing a good friend to help with the ramps, a serious inquiry about the view, and a magnifying glass to ensure all the "accessibility" boxes are actually checked. And, of course, an open mind and a healthy appetite for those mystery sausages.
Tenneville Escape: Charming Apartment Perfect for Couples & Families!Okay, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your perfectly-manicured travel blog. This is a glorious, imperfect, messy, and hopefully hilarious attempt to wrangle a trip to that lovely little holiday home in Zierow, Germany, into something resembling an itinerary. Here we go… Wish me luck, because I’m going to need it. The Zierow Zest: A Slightly-Flawed, Utterly Human Itinerary
The Premise: We’re going to the “Lovely Holiday Home in Zierow with Terrace.” I’ve got a vague idea of what to do. I’ve got high hopes. I also have a tendency to overpack and worry about forgetting things, so expect some neurotic tangents woven throughout. And let's be real, some days? I’m all in, and others I’m seriously considering just staying locked in the house with a bag of pretzels and bad reality TV. Day 1: Arrival, Expectations, and the Crushing Realization of My Packing Fails
- Morning (Berlin - Zierow):
- 8:00 AM: Wake up in a Berlin hotel room with a splitting headache from last night’s questionable karaoke choices. Note to self: German beer and "Bohemian Rhapsody" do not mix well.
- 9:00 AM: Scramble for the train. My suitcase? Overstuffed. My carry-on? Mostly snacks. (Important, obviously). Arrive to the train station.
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Train ride to Wismar. The scenery is…well, trees. Lots of trees. And the occasional adorable German town. I’m starting to feel better after grabbing a pretzel.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Rent a car, oh how I hate driving in Berlin, but this time is okay.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Driving to Zierow. I have no idea how good the map is.
- 3:00 PM: Arrive at the "Lovely Holiday Home." Holy moly, it's actually lovely! The terrace…ahhhhh, the terrace! I could live here. Except, where is the internet code?
- 3:30 PM: Unload the car. Realize I forgot the bottle opener AND the good coffee. Cue internal screaming.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Explore the house, collapse on the sofa, and then start to unpack. Discover: a swimsuit but no sunscreen. Ugh. Start panicking about what I really need to buy. Then, promptly forget.
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner at the holiday home, I might go to a local restaurant, but I am still feeling exhausted.
- 8:00 PM onwards: Plop on the terrace, sip wine, and try not to think about how I'm probably going to get sunburned tomorrow. Also, realize I'm already addicted to the quiet.
Day 2: Beach Bliss (and the Great Sunscreen Debacle)
- Morning:
- 8:00 AM: Wake up, sun shining, birds chirping. For a moment, bliss. Then, remember the sunscreen.
- 9:00 AM: Stumble into the local grocery store. (Praying they have the right stuff, because, hello, pale skin). Find sunscreen, but the price is a bit shocking.
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Beach time! Zierow beach is pretty great. The Baltic Sea? Brisk. The sand? White and perfect. I attempt to look graceful as I try not to freeze.
- 1:00 PM: Realize I've been sitting in the sun without sunscreen. Rush to apply.
- 1:30 PM: Lunch in the beach snack bar. Fish sandwich, because, Germany. Eat outside.
- 2:00 PM: Back to the beach to tan more. Read a book.
- Afternoon:
- 4:00 PM: Head back to the holiday home for a shower.
- Evening:
- 6:00 PM: Cooking dinner. Tonight I'm going to practice making German sausages.
- 8:00 PM: Dinner and a movie.
Day 3: Wismar Exploration and the Quest for the Perfect Pastry
Morning:
- 9:00 AM: Drive to Wismar. This charming town is on the coast, and the architecture is a feast for the eyes.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Wander through Old Town Wismar, taking photos of everything.
- 12:00 AM: Lunch at a seafood restaurant. Try the local fish. Wonder if I should get the German Fish and Chips, but the portion size is a little daunting.
Afternoon:
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: This is where things get serious. The quest for the perfect German pastry begins. I hit at least three bakeries. Each one is full of deliciousness.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Stumble back to the car, covered in pastry crumbs and a sugar rush.
- 4:30 PM: Relax at the beach.
Evening:
- 6:00 PM: Dinner in the holiday home.
- 8:00 PM: Sit on the terrace and drink wine Day 4: Zierow's Surroundings and the Great Cycling Adventure (Maybe)
Morning:
- 9:00 AM: Wake up. The sun is still shining!
- 10:00 AM: I ponder the cycling adventure. I am not a cyclist. I am not brave. I might chicken out and just take another walk along the beach.
- 10:30 PM - 12:00 PM: Decide I'm too lazy for anything and take a quick nap in the sun.
Afternoon:
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Explore some of the surrounding areas (If I am up for it). Some of the smaller villages of the region. I will consider some of the other small towns.
Evening:
- 6:00 PM: Cooking Dinner.
- 8:00 PM: Evening on the Terrace,
- 9:00 PM: Stargazing (if the weather cooperates!)
Day 5: The Journey Home (with a heavy heart and an even heavier suitcase)
- Morning:
- 8:00 AM: Wake up, feeling a mix of happiness and sadness: happiness about the holiday, sadness because I have to leave.
- 9:00 AM: Pack. Pack. Pack. Realize I've bought even more stuff.
- 11:00 AM: One last walk on the beach. Soak it all in.
- Afternoon:
- 12:00 PM: Clean the holiday home. (Hopefully, I'll leave it in a decent state.)
- 1:00 PM: Drive back to Berlin, or wherever I decide to go.
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Drive back to Berlin.
- Evening:
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Arrive to the hotel.
- 8:00 PM: Final dinner. (Probably something celebratory and delicious).
Postscript:
This, my friends, is the mess, the magic, and the mayhem I anticipate. Things will go wrong. I will forget things. I will probably eat too much. But I'll also experience something beautiful. And maybe, just maybe, I'll learn to love cycling. (Okay, probably not). Wish me luck! I'll be back to tell the tale…eventually.
Escape to Paradise: Luxurious Chalet Awaits in the Dutch Dunes!Escape to Paradise: Your Zierow Holiday Home - FAQs (Because Let's Be Real, You've Got Questions!)
Okay, So, Zierow. Where *IS* this paradise, exactly? And is it ACTUALLY paradise?
Alright, first things first: Geography. Zierow is in Germany, on the Baltic coast. Think charming seaside village, not the Maldives. Is it paradise? Depends. My first thought when I saw the photos was, "Wow, someone REALLY knows how to use Photoshop." The reality is even BETTER, honestly. That Baltic light… it’s just *different*. It hits the water in a way that makes you forget all the emails piling up. (More on that later… that email thing. Ugh.)
The village itself? Quiet. Delightfully so. You're not going to get the raucous party scene. You WILL get fresh air, the sound of seagulls (which, admittedly, took me a day to get used to – initially sounded like a pack of angry chihuahua-birds), and probably the best darn fish sandwich you've ever had in your life. So, paradise-adjacent? Absolutely.
The House! What's it *really* like? No sugarcoating! And does the internet *actually* work?!
The house… okay, the house. The photos are accurate, which, in the vacation rental world, is a minor miracle. It's spacious. Really spacious. Enough room for a family (even a slightly dysfunctional one, like mine), or a couple looking to escape the city and maybe, you know, actually *talk* to each other without the constant distraction of… everything. (My husband, bless his heart, could spend a weekend staring at the fridge. This place got him to look at the OCEAN! Progress!)
There's a fireplace, which is crucial for those chilly evenings. PRO TIP: Get your wood BEFORE you arrive. I messed that up. Ended up wandering the village searching for firewood looking like a lost… well, like someone who'd forgotten to pack their common sense. The kitchen is well-equipped, though the coffee maker has a slight… attitude. (It'll make you a decent coffee, but it'll take its time. Patience is a virtue, folks.)
AND THE INTERNET?! Yes! It works! Most of the time. Occasionally, during a particularly aggressive thunderstorm, it might hiccup. But honestly, that was kind of a blessing in disguise. Gave me a legitimate excuse to, gasp, *relax* and not answer those blasted emails. Remember the email thing? Yeah. It's a problem.
Are there any hidden fees? Because those always get me! And what about cleaning?! Because, ew.
Hidden fees? Ugh, the bane of my existence. I *hate* those. From what I experienced? Surprisingly, no! Everything was pretty transparent. They do charge a cleaning fee, which is standard, and honestly, worth it. I’m not sure how, but my kids manage to turn a perfectly tidy space into a biohazard zone in approximately 3.7 seconds. So, yeah, cleaning is good.
There might be a small fee for things like using the washing machine or if you decide to make a bonfire on the beach (check with the owners first, obviously – you don’t want to accidentally burn the whole place down!). But overall? No nasty surprises. Thank goodness. I’m still recovering from that hotel in Vegas… long story. In short, read the rental agreement CAREFULLY. Just in case. I tend to skim.
What's the beach like? Because if it’s full of seaweed and garbage, I’m out!
The beach… this is where Zierow really shines. It's beautiful. Yes, there might be a little seaweed. It *is* the Baltic Sea, after all. But the sand is soft, the water is relatively clear, and the view… oh, the view. Miles and miles of… well, you see it. It’s breathtaking. I spent hours just *staring* at it. (Email? What email?)
The main thing is that it's not overly crowded. You can actually find a spot to spread out your towel and not have someone’s screaming toddler kicking sand in your face. (Which, I have to admit, I’ve been on the receiving end of…) The sunsets are particularly spectacular. Bring a blanket, a bottle of wine (or two!), and maybe a good book (that you probably won’t read). You’ll thank me later. Or maybe not. But trust me, you'll want to stare at the sun.
What are the best things to DO in Zierow? Besides, you know, breathing and staring at the sea?
Okay, so, "breathing and staring at the sea" is a valid activity. Highly recommended. But beyond that… The village is small, so don’t expect a theme park. Walking along the beach is a must. There are some lovely little cafes. (The cheesecake? Oh, the cheesecake… I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.)
There are some boat trips you can take. I highly recommend one. You will learn about the history of the area and the fish. And you can just sit and watch the sea. I’m not sure what other activities. I spent most of my time doing the first two. The boat trip was amazing, because I got to see the seals. The seals are very cute and made me happy, even after all the emails I got.
I also visited the nearby towns. They are pretty, and touristy. And I wanted to just go back to the beach. So the beach and breathing is a good combination. Otherwise, enjoy the peace. And whatever else you find.
Is it kid-friendly? Because my little terrors… well, let’s just say they need space.
Kid-friendly? Yes, absolutely. The house itself is spacious, with plenty of room for them to run around (indoors and out). The beach is a huge playground. Just be prepared for them to get sandy… and probably covered in seaweed. Embrace the mess!
There are some playgrounds in the village. You can probably find kids there. My kids went there, as well. More opportunity for them to meet new kids.
The only thing that could pose a problem for some kids is the stairs! Depending on age. But overall, yes. Kid friendly. The adults will have a better time if the kids are having a good time.
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